Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide analysis and evaluation of contracting matters as well as to interpret, initiate, and recommend contracting policies, procedures, and guidance for the organization.

Duties

Serves as advisor to contracting personnel and other acquisition team members and assists them in identifying acceptable solutions to resolve contractual issues encountered during all phases of the acquisition process. Reviews and evaluates contract actions from the inception of requirements through contract award to ensure regulatory and procedural requirements have been met. Conducts and Maintains OCS knowledge management products of contracting personnel to improve organization performance. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Incumbent is subject to recall during off-shift hours seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day and may be required to perform periodic TDY (CONUS) in commercial and military aircraft
• May be required to work overtime
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position
• The employee must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• This position is designated as a key position (Cont. in "Additional Information" box)
• This position is TERM Not-to-Exceed 13 months. The individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition or converted to a permanent position without further competition.
• Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using “Reinstatement” eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the basic requirements defined in 10 United States Code (USC).This standard implements requirements contained in Title 10, United States Code, Sections 1723 through 1733, as amended by Section 861(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) and implemented on a policy exception basis by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment memorandum, Exception to 24 Semester Hours Requirement for Contracting Positions, effective and dated August 2, 2020. BASIC REQUIREMENT:A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. NOTE: The following three exemption to the basic education requirements above apply to DoD civilian employees or Service members who: 1. Served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer in excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) on or before 30 September 2000. OR 2. Served on or before 30 September 2000, in a position as either an employee in the GS-1102 series or as a member of the Armed Forces in a similar occupation specialty. OR 3. Are an enlisted member of the Contingency Contracting Force (CCF). This exemption only applies to CCF members in their current or future CCF positions. The Bachelor's degree exemption does not apply to current CCF members seeking New Hire employment within DoD as a 1102. In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for the position, you must also meet the specialized experience requirements listed below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: working with contracting policies and procedures to conduct reviews of a full range of contracts, contracting plans, and contract changes, acquisition methods, contract type, and documentation. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Executive Orders, DoD policies, regulations and procedures and a wide range of contracting methods and types. 2. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories of Operational Contract Support, and the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult, but well-precedented assignments. 3. Knowledge of commercial business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements. 4. Ability to learn and apply analytical investigative techniques to accomplish work in the subject-matter field. 5. Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations. 6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers and management. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address CENTCOM 7115 South Boundary Blvd MacDill AFB, FL 33621 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]